NY TIMES ESCAPE SECTION, AUG 8,2007
" Head back up to Broadway for lunch at Maestro's where waiters in black t-shirts with the word "waiter" splashed across the front will cheerfully serve you......... The pumpkin clored walls, jazz pulsing in the backround and diners enjoying a crisp glass of wine with lunch give the place the feel of a Parisian Cafe"
Maestro's " A fine American Bistro"
Chef John LaPosta has had a long and exciting career path which has landed him in Saratoga Springs. Along with his partner Tina Kruger he has created a wonderful Fine American Bistro full of great energy, fine hospitality and of course outstanding food. It is his passion for excellence, beaming hospitality, and tireless work which have been the hallmarks of John's 20 plus years as one of the Capital Regions most popular Chef's. He is known for his outstanding food which he serves for "real" people in a fun and unassuming style. His simple philosophy has always been "put the love on plate". In doing this people feel comfortable when reading his menus and do not feel as if they need be a Chef themselves to understand it. John spent 4 years as the Executive Chef at the legendary Jack's Oyster House in Albany and attributes much of his "just say yes to the customer" attitude with that experience. He was the creative and culinary force behind the highly successful Conservatory Grille in Clifton Park which was voted the "Best New Restaurant" by both The New York State Restaurant Association and Metroland Magazine. Before opening Maestro's he spend almost 5 years as the Executive Chef and Innkeeper at the Cambridge Hotel, a hidden jewel in Washington County. He is focused and driven to grow the highly successful Maestro's into a culinary experience by which all others will be judged.
Reviews of Maestro's Restaurant
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Living here for about a year now, I've had the opportunity to try most places downtown, and Maestro's is absolutely one of the best restaurants in town. Reservations are a must, but worth it to plan ahead, we went on Friday night and it was very busy. The service, food, wine list and fantastic dark chocolate dessert circulated at the end- everything was phenomenal. I look forward to going back during the week.
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Maestro’s is a small, cozy restaurant with welcoming staff and an eclectic menu. The chef often tries new things and also runs lots of specials, which is a good thing because the “rack rate” prices are a bit high for an informal place. Table service is friendly and marked by extra touches like herbed butter for your bread, and an invitation to pick from a basket of chocolate bark as you end your meal. The one thing I don’t like here is the “blond brownie” which I’ve had twice on a special and both times it seemed stale. But that’s a detail. This is a good place to go for a treat or to take an out of town guest.
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Anonymous
February 8, 2008
Enjoyed the food and atmosphere the food is very nice looking as well as tastes great. This place is small so I do feel you would need some arrangements before going. Wednesday night seems like a good time to visit.
